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and radicalization is a mix them in their city streets, in the streets of london or manchester, or copenhagen or paris. and so it's very hard than with the multiple theaters at play when we're talking about the terrorism threat of the 21st century, to say we're in one paradigm or the other. and i think one of the things we have failed collectively as an american society to do is to decide how we're going to deal with this threat. and to deal with it in a way that, not only appears legitimate perhaps to the international committee, but is it constitutionally legitimate. much of the debate in a prior administration surrounded the military commissions act and the military commissions, but i think the larger question of how to deal with known terrorist actors who are trained, connected to this international network, but against whom we may not have sufficient evidence to present in a criminal context or even a military commission context, what do you do about those threats. remained initiative and useful yesterday in the president's address where the president said, that with respect to the many
and radicalization is a mix them in their city streets, in the streets of london or manchester, or copenhagen or paris. and so it's very hard than with the multiple theaters at play when we're talking about the terrorism threat of the 21st century, to say we're in one paradigm or the other. and i think one of the things we have failed collectively as an american society to do is to decide how we're going to deal with this threat. and to deal with it in a way that, not only appears legitimate...
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it is the tentative accord that was reached in copenhagen. there was a commitment to provide $30 billion over the next three years that industrialized nations would provide. europe would give a small part of that, the european union and japan would provide the bulk of that. and that is something where the u.s. is counting on passing a kind of climate bill that would allow private carbon market to generate a lot of it. it is a huge financial commitment and something to stir up a lot of domestic debate here in the coming year. host: the next call comes from louisiana on the line for independents. caller: happy new year to the all of you. i would like to make a statement. the one is about the subject at hand and then i would like to make a statement about the most defining moment. in this a little speech that obama gave i counted no less than six lies there. this climate change professional you are supposed to have on here, this global warming think -- if it is true then you can please explain to us why it in the middle ages the temperature of t
it is the tentative accord that was reached in copenhagen. there was a commitment to provide $30 billion over the next three years that industrialized nations would provide. europe would give a small part of that, the european union and japan would provide the bulk of that. and that is something where the u.s. is counting on passing a kind of climate bill that would allow private carbon market to generate a lot of it. it is a huge financial commitment and something to stir up a lot of domestic...
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hihis back in the news with copenhagen. that is al gore. he has the distinctive shape to his head that kind of goes one line like this and then the other line like this. that is where you start with outboard. -- that is where you start with al gore. he has the years. he has the use of spock from of a " star trek -- from "star trek." he hasn't elvis-like smell of that goes like this. -- he has an elvis-like mouth that goes like this. he lost the 2000 election because of florida. i'm telling you that is not it. he lost the election because he has the eyes of death. that is al gore for you. what you think? am i right? [laughter] am i right? [applause] right. so we will sign this one here. there you go for you. let's draw another character with a distinctive face. john kerry -- long faced by. his face starts to appear and it is a long face, long phase, long face. look at that, look at that. no. ok, this is better. it goes up like this and like this and his nose is like this and his hair is like this and there's hair and his use come here like t
hihis back in the news with copenhagen. that is al gore. he has the distinctive shape to his head that kind of goes one line like this and then the other line like this. that is where you start with outboard. -- that is where you start with al gore. he has the years. he has the use of spock from of a " star trek -- from "star trek." he hasn't elvis-like smell of that goes like this. -- he has an elvis-like mouth that goes like this. he lost the 2000 election because of florida....
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at the same time, a group of ambassadors in copenhagen were meeting at every session for the end of ramadan, and decided jointly to write a letter of protest also to the danish, they were not protesting the newspaper. in fact, weren't even really at protesting the 12 cartoons but their concern was the tone of debate regarding muslims in denmark, including some statements made by a minister, cultural minister, minister. the prime minister at the time of course as you probably know secretary-general of nato. eventually within, by october 25, the egyptian government informed the danish ambassador in cairo that the egyptian government intended to complain to the united nations about the danish government's failure to protect muslims in denmark. by december 7, 2005, a decision was made at a meeting of the organization of islamic conference, a 56 member state, organization, to promote trade against the denmark. through january and early february, political authorities in the middle east became involved, became aware of the conflict, papers starting writing about it. and by february and march, the
at the same time, a group of ambassadors in copenhagen were meeting at every session for the end of ramadan, and decided jointly to write a letter of protest also to the danish, they were not protesting the newspaper. in fact, weren't even really at protesting the 12 cartoons but their concern was the tone of debate regarding muslims in denmark, including some statements made by a minister, cultural minister, minister. the prime minister at the time of course as you probably know...
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there is the copenhagen accord. people are wondering what this is. there is an agreement but it is not legally binding. >> it is important. an important step forward. it certainly is not all we were seeking. it is not yet a legally binding accord. that is where we hope this will eventually go. there are some important steps forward. all of the countries are recognizing this is a problem. we had a big battle until very recently. they were denying that had anything to do about their emissions. we have been asking about this for about four years. everybody is now incorrect i think the objectives are not going to satisfy all of the environmental groups. if countries hole to these objectives, they will make meaningful progress. >> canada was getting beating ten up about this. >> these are the environmental groups that have always attacked our governments and others and they are unhappy with the accords. governments have to balance progress with growth. these are not easy questions. we have a position that is held, but all countries that attended the copen
there is the copenhagen accord. people are wondering what this is. there is an agreement but it is not legally binding. >> it is important. an important step forward. it certainly is not all we were seeking. it is not yet a legally binding accord. that is where we hope this will eventually go. there are some important steps forward. all of the countries are recognizing this is a problem. we had a big battle until very recently. they were denying that had anything to do about their...
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the g-20 agreed to phase out fossil fuel subsidies at copenhagen. for the first time all major economies accepted their responsibility to take future action. the president acknowledged this is not enough and we'll continue our efforts to provide the leadership that is required in this important and challenging area. all of this is, of course, just the start. our challenge now is to sustain and build on the start that has been made this year. there are no shortages of challenges to test us, north korea, iran, arab-israeli peace, al qaeda and its affiliates in afghanistan and pakistan specifically, and around the world jeanly. so now let me turn very briefly to the afghan-pakistan strategy and exactly where we are today. in review of our efforts in afghanistan and pakistan this fall, the president asked some very difficult and tough questions, challenged assumptions and heard from every perspective and explored every option. most importantly, this was a review that never lost sight of those affected most by presidential decisions, and that's the men a
the g-20 agreed to phase out fossil fuel subsidies at copenhagen. for the first time all major economies accepted their responsibility to take future action. the president acknowledged this is not enough and we'll continue our efforts to provide the leadership that is required in this important and challenging area. all of this is, of course, just the start. our challenge now is to sustain and build on the start that has been made this year. there are no shortages of challenges to test us,...
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recently the climate change summit in copenhagen. any thoughts to having some sort of anti-tourism summit? in the near future or future? guest: there is some speculation on that front. -- of some type of anti- terrorism summit. guest: there are some thoughts of that. someone in europe might decide to host a summit like that to show they're doing something. host: the last call from sego lily, texas -- seagoville. caller: i'm wondering why we're so concerned about this unkind of traffic. i will go to latin america or canada and come in to really do damage. i can't believe they don't do something about our borders before the start of this crap about the air traffic. another thing, why you having so many democrats calling in today? i have watched you for years. usually are pretty well balanced. host: sir? guest: i think the caller is pointing to our government not thinking of the box. it is a good question as to whether people can arrive from other places. i have not been any attacks coming from the south. there have been plots through c
recently the climate change summit in copenhagen. any thoughts to having some sort of anti-tourism summit? in the near future or future? guest: there is some speculation on that front. -- of some type of anti- terrorism summit. guest: there are some thoughts of that. someone in europe might decide to host a summit like that to show they're doing something. host: the last call from sego lily, texas -- seagoville. caller: i'm wondering why we're so concerned about this unkind of traffic. i will...
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the g-20 agreed to phase out fossil fuel subsidies at copenhagen. for the first time all major economies accepted their responsibility to take future action. the president ago noled this is not enough -- acknowledged this is not enough and we'll continue our efforts to provide the leadership that is required in this important and challenging area. all of this is, of course, just the start. our challenge now is to sustain and build on the start that has been made this year. there are no shortages of challenges to test us, north korea, iran, arab-israeli peace, al qaeda and its affiliates in afghanistan and pakistan specifically, and around the world jeanly. so now let me turn very briefly to the afghan-pakistan strategy and exactly where we are today. in review of our efforts in afghanistan and pakistan this fall, the president asked some very difficult and tough questions, challenged assumptions and heard from every perspective and explored every option. most importantly, this was a review that never lost sight of those affected most by presidential
the g-20 agreed to phase out fossil fuel subsidies at copenhagen. for the first time all major economies accepted their responsibility to take future action. the president ago noled this is not enough -- acknowledged this is not enough and we'll continue our efforts to provide the leadership that is required in this important and challenging area. all of this is, of course, just the start. our challenge now is to sustain and build on the start that has been made this year. there are no...
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i spoke to president obama briefly about it in copenhagen. i am worried about the bigger picture. the buy america provisions have cause some disruption. but the back -- the vast majority of our trade with united states is still your intent free beer the real problem is when you see country -- not just the united states -- using a stimulus package to bring in protectionist measures. we all know that what the biggest danger to the global recovery is the spread of protectionism. it has been global trade that has driven growth over the past generation. we would like to see that sustain going forward. we took the very opposite approach. we not only did not put any protectionist members -- measures but repeal -- repeal the number of terrorists in order to stimulate economic activity both here and abroad. that -- repeal of a number of terror acariffs in order to stie economic activity both here and abroad. >> that in many other topics still to come. >> mr. harper, please do something about the environment now. >> is also compelling concerns there about the environment, prime minister. th
i spoke to president obama briefly about it in copenhagen. i am worried about the bigger picture. the buy america provisions have cause some disruption. but the back -- the vast majority of our trade with united states is still your intent free beer the real problem is when you see country -- not just the united states -- using a stimulus package to bring in protectionist measures. we all know that what the biggest danger to the global recovery is the spread of protectionism. it has been global...
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of commons when the british prime minister paul them out for failing to live up to his promises in copenhagen about imposing a carbon tax. the president fully expected that his hundreds of supporters would stand in share while the justices remained seated and silent, unable to respond even after word. moreover, the president's speech was only released 30 minutes before the event, after the justices or already present." "the new york times" online is saying the justice alito was right on the substance issue, saying "not true" to how the president characterized the decision. but "the american prospect" on- line said that, but what i democracy, it is okay to -- "in democracy, it is okay to criticize public officials." good morning. caller: can you hear me clearly? host: we can. caller: excellent it might take on the dialogue between a twa jet went -- two in the two gentlemen here is that mr. president, if you do the research -- as political campaign was funded by a special interests. goldman sachs is one of his sponsors, if you will. the whole political process -- the judges, the selection proce
of commons when the british prime minister paul them out for failing to live up to his promises in copenhagen about imposing a carbon tax. the president fully expected that his hundreds of supporters would stand in share while the justices remained seated and silent, unable to respond even after word. moreover, the president's speech was only released 30 minutes before the event, after the justices or already present." "the new york times" online is saying the justice alito was...
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summons with leaders of various nations, economic summits and recently that climate change summit in copenhagen. any thoughts that having some sort of anti-terrorism summit in the near future? guest: there have been some speculation on that front. the u.k. -- sometime summits, as a result of leaders who are in trouble. someone in europe might decide to host a summit like that to be able to bring all of these leaders and show that they are doing something. host: our last call comes from taxes, and james on our line for republicans. caller: i am wondering why we're so concerned about the traffic. i will go to latin america or canada and come in to really do damage. i can't believe they don't do something about our borders before the start of this crap about the air traffic. another thing, why you having so many democrats calling in today? i have watched you for years. usually are pretty well balanced. host: sir? guest: i think the caller is pointing to our government not thinking of the box. it is a good question as to whether people can arrive from other places. i have not been any attacks comin
summons with leaders of various nations, economic summits and recently that climate change summit in copenhagen. any thoughts that having some sort of anti-terrorism summit in the near future? guest: there have been some speculation on that front. the u.k. -- sometime summits, as a result of leaders who are in trouble. someone in europe might decide to host a summit like that to be able to bring all of these leaders and show that they are doing something. host: our last call comes from taxes,...
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i see yesterday the guy that drew the mohammed bomb was attacked in his barn in copenhagen with an axe and a knife. it's - you know i mean if you can't even draw a cartoon about mo' ham ed who's not god, it's ridiculous. have you ever showed the cartoon on c-span? you can't let these people control us. i think you should show it. host: we did years ago. it's been three or four years though. caller: i don't know. salmon rush ty probably still has a hide out. these people - the so-called muslims that aren't extremists. can't speak out against them because that's against the koran. they'll kill you. see what it says. i don't see a lot of people speaking out against the religion because they can't do it. it's scary. host: thanks for the call. front page story. obama ties al qaeda to the plane scare. the president back at the white house tomorrow. ben from north carolina. good morning. is yemen the new front on terrorism? caller: i think since the place is no bigger than it is, the town of whatever it is, i think we should blow them off the map because that's where all these people are comi
i see yesterday the guy that drew the mohammed bomb was attacked in his barn in copenhagen with an axe and a knife. it's - you know i mean if you can't even draw a cartoon about mo' ham ed who's not god, it's ridiculous. have you ever showed the cartoon on c-span? you can't let these people control us. i think you should show it. host: we did years ago. it's been three or four years though. caller: i don't know. salmon rush ty probably still has a hide out. these people - the so-called muslims...
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given the disappointing finish to the copenhagen conference what action can my honorable friend tell us he will be taking in order to keep the momentum up on this absolutely vital task of climate change? >> mr. speaker, for the first time the world was able to agree that we should not have a climate change policy that did not address the problems of rising temperatures and the 2% limit was agreed by all countries. we also have agreement countries will notify what they will do by 2020 and they've got to do so by january 31st. we are obviously pressing countries to be in the position they can reduce the amount of gigatons in carbon and greenhouse gas emissions from the mid 50's in 2020 to the mid 40's and there has been a great transparency achieved with every country agreeing to report what they are doing that we have not yet got the international duty that we need and we haven't yet got the announcement from all countries they support the 50% reduction by 2015. that is what is still to be done and i agree we must not talk to all those countries reluctant to come to these talks with a
given the disappointing finish to the copenhagen conference what action can my honorable friend tell us he will be taking in order to keep the momentum up on this absolutely vital task of climate change? >> mr. speaker, for the first time the world was able to agree that we should not have a climate change policy that did not address the problems of rising temperatures and the 2% limit was agreed by all countries. we also have agreement countries will notify what they will do by 2020 and...
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the failure of the copenhagen meeting conference was not only a question of the integrity to agree on the goals and the different players, but also behind this the fact that it is a huge amount of resources to do something effect to and, you know, people are talking about 100 billion a year. that is a figure when you listen to what has been said and copenhagen europe 1 quintillion plus one plus one plus ten plus 15. so it's about the magnitude. and if we really want to address this problem as it has been for the future as many say to believe it is true, then we need to find more innovative ways of financing >> good evening. my name is leon, a fellow at agi and it is my pleasure to welcome you to this bradley lecture, the first of the new year and to extend a special welcome also to those of you joining us to the wonderful efforts of c-span. the next bradley lecture will take place on monday, february 8 when professor gerard alexander of the university of virginia will speak on the topic, to liberals know best, intellectual self-confidence and it claims to a monopoly of knowledge. it i
the failure of the copenhagen meeting conference was not only a question of the integrity to agree on the goals and the different players, but also behind this the fact that it is a huge amount of resources to do something effect to and, you know, people are talking about 100 billion a year. that is a figure when you listen to what has been said and copenhagen europe 1 quintillion plus one plus one plus ten plus 15. so it's about the magnitude. and if we really want to address this problem as...
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and it was a very telling incident did the president of the united states removes himself to copenhagen to bring home the chicago olympics. he removes himself to compensate for climate change. he removes himself to oslo to receive a prize. but he does not show up in berlin at the 20 it anniversary of an event of biblical proportions, one that i am sure most of this in the room would never have imagined we would ever see. that tells you how he sees the world and reinforces that quotation. i could use one of dozen, in which you can see his priorities. and to speak of the cold war as an arbitrary, and not to see how routed they were in the fundamental values of the united states and west, as cleavages and some obsolete conflict, it is simply staggering but it tells you a lot about his world view. i thought the berlin event was very telling, particularly as you say leaving -- leaving out the great leader's reagan, thatcher, but john paul, and others. gorbachev was a hapless caretaker. to his credit, he did not shoot people in the streets. and i give him credit, because you have to make a ch
and it was a very telling incident did the president of the united states removes himself to copenhagen to bring home the chicago olympics. he removes himself to compensate for climate change. he removes himself to oslo to receive a prize. but he does not show up in berlin at the 20 it anniversary of an event of biblical proportions, one that i am sure most of this in the room would never have imagined we would ever see. that tells you how he sees the world and reinforces that quotation. i...
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the president of the united states removes himself to copenhagen to bring home the chicago olympics, removes himself to copenhagen for climate change, removes himself to oslo to receive a prize, but does not show up in berlin at the 20th anniversary of an event of biblical proportions one that i am sure most of us in this room never imagined we would see. that tells you how he sees the world and reinforces that quotation. i could have used one of dozens. you can see his priorities. to speak of the cold war divisions as arbitrary and not to see how rooted they were in the fundamental values of the united states of the west as a cleavages of some obsolete conflict is simply staggering. it tells you a lot about his world view. i thought the berlin event was very, very telling. leaving out the great figures reagan, thatcher, pope john paul, shcharansky and others. gorbachev was the hapless caretaker. to his credit, he did not shoot people in the streets. i give him credit because you have to make a choice. the unraveling was our doing. . . all of this is forgotten as if everyone was on t
the president of the united states removes himself to copenhagen to bring home the chicago olympics, removes himself to copenhagen for climate change, removes himself to oslo to receive a prize, but does not show up in berlin at the 20th anniversary of an event of biblical proportions one that i am sure most of us in this room never imagined we would see. that tells you how he sees the world and reinforces that quotation. i could have used one of dozens. you can see his priorities. to speak of...
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the united nations, the various parties, and most recently, the copenhagen conference, which demonstrated the fatuousness of such international structures. çóyet this seems to leave no lasting impression. we really have learned nothing from the early 20th-Ñicentury experience, from repeated and doomed attempts to regulate the capital shifts of the great powers. did we learn nothing from the kellogg pact that abolished war forever, with a certainty that one frank keller look at the nobel peace prize in 1929? sound familiar? but i believe kellogg actually signed a treaty. [laughter] obama got it over imagined useless treaties, like those insisted on for nuclear disarmament. the best of the internationalism can be seen in the pursuit of the global, the most dramatic instance of which occurred on september 24, one day after obama's speech to the general assembly where he ostentatiously addressed to the security council. obama had knowledge thadr iran had constructed a secret uranium enrichment facility. the french and british were urging him to use that study at the council to stunned the
the united nations, the various parties, and most recently, the copenhagen conference, which demonstrated the fatuousness of such international structures. çóyet this seems to leave no lasting impression. we really have learned nothing from the early 20th-Ñicentury experience, from repeated and doomed attempts to regulate the capital shifts of the great powers. did we learn nothing from the kellogg pact that abolished war forever, with a certainty that one frank keller look at the nobel...
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action against climate change and i don't think there was any disagreement amongst the countries of copenhagen that allowed the pitcher rise above 2 degrees by 2015. it would be something the would be very serious indeed and therefore, the major countries in the world and not all countries except that at the conclusion and are working within that. the key issue now is for the countries to make the cut ends as they promised to do to the national plan for climate change target's and make them public and internationally registered so that we can bring people together probably in the next few months to see what progress we can make on getting a final climate change agreement. i will take two more. yes. >> brann willson from the sun. returning to the aplington keys to talk to the importance of learning lessons from this case. we now have a specific proposal on the table to allow full publication's reviews protecting the anonymity of the children and witnesses. are you prepared to change your mind and back of that proposal? >> i think the you have got to get to the background of what's happened here
action against climate change and i don't think there was any disagreement amongst the countries of copenhagen that allowed the pitcher rise above 2 degrees by 2015. it would be something the would be very serious indeed and therefore, the major countries in the world and not all countries except that at the conclusion and are working within that. the key issue now is for the countries to make the cut ends as they promised to do to the national plan for climate change target's and make them...
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the fact that he is cached, frankly, is in africa completely and utterly -- >> that was copenhagen, not after. >> no, sir. >> if you think you're defending that we should have found -- should have been alerted to this individual, then -- >> senator, i apologize. >> okay. has anyone been held a couple? >> we have reviewed a number of people. >> admiral blair? >> you and i have a navy background, senator mccain, and you know that you do to sort of investigations when something bad is that the first is a safety investigation to fix the parts of the system that you get the word out and it doesn't happen again. the second is the accountability of part of the investigation. >> actually it's been my expect when the captain of the ship does something wrong, something goes wrong on his watch, the captain is relating the leader to don't go off without to the uss missouri, sir. >> the captain is sometimes really does sometimes he isn't. >> the captain is relieved until such time he is clear. i would be glad to go over naval history with you. my question is, has anybody been held accountable? >> we
the fact that he is cached, frankly, is in africa completely and utterly -- >> that was copenhagen, not after. >> no, sir. >> if you think you're defending that we should have found -- should have been alerted to this individual, then -- >> senator, i apologize. >> okay. has anyone been held a couple? >> we have reviewed a number of people. >> admiral blair? >> you and i have a navy background, senator mccain, and you know that you do to sort of...
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caller: are you aware of the president's -- the brazilian president's speech in copenhagen where he said, the problem is the white people in the world. the second question is there is a country -- a company in brazil that is an offshore drilling company that in june, the obama administration gave a $15 billion loan to and i think is quite ironic that in february, george soros bought majority shares in that company. effectively, this administration has paid back george soros for getting elected with taxpayer funds. guest: i do not know anything about the second issue, but i can comment on the first. the brazilian president is a colorful, charismatic leader. then he has been for some to, to a half years. very annoyed that they have had to do things that the united states and europe-not have to do. and he has -- have not had to do. and he has been very open about saying that they have not had to do things that they've had to do in developing countries. host: salt lake city, democratic cruller. caller: we have -- and democratic collar. host: we have more natural gas than any of the country.
caller: are you aware of the president's -- the brazilian president's speech in copenhagen where he said, the problem is the white people in the world. the second question is there is a country -- a company in brazil that is an offshore drilling company that in june, the obama administration gave a $15 billion loan to and i think is quite ironic that in february, george soros bought majority shares in that company. effectively, this administration has paid back george soros for getting elected...
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it removes himself to copenhagen for climate change. he removes himself to oslo to receive a prize, but he doesn't show up in berlin on the 20th anniversary of an event of biblical proportion, one that i'm sure most of us in the room would never imagine we would ever see. that shows you how he sees the world, reinforces that quotation. i mean, i could have used one of dozens. but the one i chose it from was the address of the general assembly, in which you can see his priorities. and to speak of the cold war divisions, sort of arbitrary and not to see how rooted they were in the fundamental values of the united states and the west, as cleavages of some obsolete conflict, is simply staggering. but it tells you a lot about his worldview. and i thought the berlin event was very, very telling. particularly, as you say, leaving out the great figures that reagan, thatcher, pope john paul, sharansky, sakharov, and others. gorbachev was the hapless caretaker. to his credit come he didn't shoot people in the streets. that's the only -- and i giv
it removes himself to copenhagen for climate change. he removes himself to oslo to receive a prize, but he doesn't show up in berlin on the 20th anniversary of an event of biblical proportion, one that i'm sure most of us in the room would never imagine we would ever see. that shows you how he sees the world, reinforces that quotation. i mean, i could have used one of dozens. but the one i chose it from was the address of the general assembly, in which you can see his priorities. and to speak...
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we recently had the climate change summit in copenhagen. any thoughts by this administration or any a of his counterparts overseas to having some sort of antiterrorism summit in the near future or in the future? >> guest: you ñknow, there's ben some speculation on that front. the u.k. -- sometimes summits come as a result of leaders who are in trouble. so you might have, you know, somebody in europe -- to host some kind of summit to be able to bring all these leaders forward and show that they're doing something. >> host: our last call for evan perez comes from segoville, texas, james on our line for republicans. go ahead. >> i'm wondering why we're so concerned about the air traffic if i were a terrorist i would hop a ship and go to latin america or canada and really do some damage. i can't7(w believe that they do do something about our borders before they start all this crap about the air traffic. i know it's the fastest mode of transportation but the surest way would be like i said. and another thing, why are you having so much democ
we recently had the climate change summit in copenhagen. any thoughts by this administration or any a of his counterparts overseas to having some sort of antiterrorism summit in the near future or in the future? >> guest: you ñknow, there's ben some speculation on that front. the u.k. -- sometimes summits come as a result of leaders who are in trouble. so you might have, you know, somebody in europe -- to host some kind of summit to be able to bring all these leaders forward and show...